How to Dial In "Panis et Circenses" by Os Mutantes - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Panis et Circenses"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
The Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso tropicália song as Os Mutantes recorded it on their 1968 debut. The band's approach is psychedelic, and Sérgio Dias's guitar adds fuzz-tinged colour. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Jaguar through a Twin Reverb stands in. Use the bridge pickup with a loud, bright, driven setting that can be pushed into noise. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Panis et Circenses" Tone
What guitar did Os Mutantes use on "Panis et Circenses"?
The guitar on "Panis et Circenses" (released 1968) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Panis et Circenses" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5, Volume 6.5. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Panis et Circenses" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Panis et Circenses" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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